Making a Difference

One of the most powerful experiences I have is when out of the blue someone tells me that something I have said or done has had an impact on the way they think or act. I remember when I was growing up my goal for my adult life was to create a ripple effect. Heading into and out of college, my main goal was to embody Wellesley's motto: "Women who will make a difference in the world." I'm not leading any major movements or developing any paradigm shifting programs, but every so often I get to hear from people that I have made a difference to them. It can be anything from my activism to my positivity to a piece of my writing, but it's enough to help me feel that I am on the right path. Those encouraging bits of feedback remind me that I too need to be mindful to explicitly reflect people's light back to them. We can all support each other in being the best versions of ourselves.